Mother’s Day

DATE: May 11
TIME: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
PRICE: Included with Garden Admission or membership. Complimentary admission for moms in your life with purchase of a ticket

Moms are free with paid admission ticket, use promo code MOMS25 at checkout.

Celebrate the moms in your life with a botanical good time! The Garden will offer a day to remember with complimentary photo op, live entertainment, the Spring Butterfly Exhibit, Orchid Fever Exhibit and more! Purchase Mother’s Day lunch baskets by Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events.

Great Arizona Puppet Theater
May 11, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
The Great Arizona Puppet Theater will be coming to the desert this year! Create a wonderful day at the Desert Botanical Garden. Enjoy an award-winning puppet show and spend time exploring our trails and the Cactus Clubhouse—our special play area for children and caregivers​.

Old MacDonald’s Ranch | Dorrance Hall
Puppet Making | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join us for a special Mother’s Day event. Old MacDonald has moved off of the farm and onto a ranch right here in the Sonoran desert! Come along and meet all the native Arizona animals for this silly sing-along show. After each performance, stay to make your own puppet!

Beverage service
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |  beer, wine and mimosas
Bars will be located at Sunset Plaza and on Pritzlaff Patio

Add-on to your experience

Purchase a Mother’s Day Tribute Plant
Celebrate a mom in your life with a personalized message on a beautiful potted desert plant, showcased in the Virginia G. Piper Terrace Garden—a heartfelt tribute that will bloom with love. Purchase here
Plants will be available for pick-up on May 11 from 10 a.m. – 2.p.m. Tribute plants begin at $50. The last day to purchase is May 2.

Order a Mother’s Day picnic basket arranged by Fabulous Food Fine Catering & Events.
Baskets start at $50 and include delicious entrees, side dishes and desserts. Orders must be made by May 5. Baskets can be picked up from the Patio Café on Ullman Terrace starting at 9am on Mother’s Day. Purchase here

Each Basket will serve 2 people. Items marked with an (*) will include only 1 serving:

Basket 1:
Entrée: Chilled Beef Tenderloin with Tarragon Emulsion

• Orzo Pasta Salad with Apricots and Cranberries
• Chilled Grilled Asparagus with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Lemon Lavender Bar*
• Raspberry Chocolate Brownie*

Basket 2:
Entrée: Chilled Grilled Filet of Salmon with Lemon Emulsion

• Orzo Pasta Salad with Apricots and Cranberries
• Chilled Grilled Asparagus with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Lemon Lavender Bar*
• Raspberry Chocolate Brownie*

Basket 3:
Entrée: Quinoa and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Red and white Quinoa, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Baby Kale, Goat Cheese, Blueberries, Sunflower Seeds, Lemon Vinaigrette

• Orzo Pasta Salad with Apricots and Cranberries
• Chilled Grilled Asparagus with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Lemon Lavender Bar*
• Raspberry Chocolate Brownie*

Basket 4:
Entrée: Vegetarian Quiche Wedges with Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Swiss and Parmesan Cheeses

• Seasonal Fruit, Melon and Berry Salad
• Chocolate Chip Scones, Fresh Baked Breads, Butter and Jam
• Lemon Lavender Bar*
• Raspberry Chocolate Brownie*

Basket 5:
Entrée: Quiche Lorraine Wedges with Bacon, Onion, Swiss Cheese

• Seasonal Fruit, Melon and Berry Salad
• Chocolate Chip Scones, Fresh Baked Breads, Butter and Jam
• Lemon Lavender Bar*
• Raspberry Chocolate Brownie*

Kids Meal*
Turkey and Cheddar Cheese on White Bread
Side of Tomato, Lettuce, Mayonnaise and Mustard
Bag of Chips
Mellon and Berry Fruit Cup
Chocolate Chip Cookie